Facilities Management Assistant

Opus People Solutions; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management service provider is looking for a Facilities Management Assistant to support day-to-day operations at The Staveley Centre in Chesterfield. Responsibilities include ensuring building security, conducting safety checks, minor maintenance, and administrative support. Candidates should have good communication skills and a proactive approach. This is a full-time, permanent role offered at £12.61 per hour.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a facilities support or building maintenance role.
• Ability to carry out physical and manual tasks safely.
• Willingness to undertake training.
• Proactive approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Support the safe operation of The Staveley Centre.
• Carry out scheduled compliance checks.
• Undertake minor maintenance tasks.
• Order and manage stock or materials.

Skills

Good communication

Customer service skills

Organized

Flexible

Proactive

Education

Enhanced DBS clearance

Basic health and safety procedures knowledge

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Facilities Management Assistant, Chesterfield

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Client:

Opus People Solutions

Location:

Chesterfield, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Facilities Management Assistant
The Staveley Centre, Chesterfield S43 3LY
37 hours per week 52 weeks per year
Mon - Fri 7.30am - 12.54pm & 3pm - 5pm
£12.61ph
VERPO1
Job Summary
To support the safe, secure and efficient day-to-day operation of The Staveley Centre through the delivery of professional, customer-focused facilities services. This hands-on role, employed by Vertas, involves building access and security, statutory compliance checks, minor maintenance, portering, administrative support, and upkeep of outdoor pathways and green areas.
Responsibilities
Building Security & Access

• Open and close the building at the beginning and end of the working day, ensuring all security protocols are followed.
• Monitor and report any issues regarding site security or safety.

Statutory Compliance & Safety Checks
Carry out scheduled compliance checks including:

• Fire safety systems - daily, weekly and monthly (alarms, fire doors, extinguishers, emergency lighting).
• Legionella control measures - weekly and monthly (temperature checks, outlet flushing).
• Bed and seat sensor system checks for resident support (training provided).
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date logs of all checks and report any issues appropriately.
• Welcome and support contractors working on site.
• Ensure contractors read and sign the Asbestos Risk Register and are aware of restricted areas.
• Follow site protocols for managing asbestos risk in line with training and instruction.

Minor Maintenance & Portering

• Undertake minor maintenance tasks such as replacing lightbulbs, fixing loose fittings, and other low-risk repairs.
• Proactively identify and report building defects or hazards.
• Move deliveries, stock, or furniture across the site.
• Set up rooms for meetings, training or other site use as required.

Administrative Support

• Order and manage stock or materials requested by the site team (e.g. maintenance supplies, equipment).
• Complete required paperwork, digital logs or reports.
• Support communication between site and the Vertas facilities team.
• Carry out light gardening and grounds upkeep (e.g. basic pruning, tidying, litter picking).
• Keep external pathways clean and safe by removing moss and debris.
• Grit and clear pathways during ice, snow or severe weather to maintain access and prevent slips or trips.
• Previous experience in a facilities support or building maintenance role.
• Ability to carry out physical and manual tasks safely and confidently.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Organised and able to maintain accurate records.
• Flexible and proactive approach to work.
• Awareness of basic health and safety procedures (training will be provided).
• Willingness to undertake training in areas such as fire safety, legionella control and asbestos awareness.
• Enhanced DBS clearance (required prior to appointment).

Additional Information

• This role is employed by Vertas, delivering facilities management services on-site at The Staveley Centre.
• The site has its own team of domestic cleaners - this role does not include cleaning responsibilities.
• Uniform and ID badge will be provided.
• This post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check.

We are honoured to have been awarded with the 2025 King's Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development. We are one of twenty-seven organisations nationally to be recognised with this prestigious award. This accolade highlights our outstanding dedication to sustainability and our commitment to making a difference for our people, customers, stakeholders, and the planet.
Why Join Us?

• Be part of a company recognised as King's Award winners, highlighting our commitment to excellence and sustainability. Work for a company that understands that protecting the planet is non-negotiable.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.61 per hour